DISCUSSION: Celebrate Veterans Day on 11-11-11

Tell us what makes this day special for you.

So it's 11:11 on 11-11-11. (Check the time stamp on the story. We're not messing around here, people.) Did you do anything to mark this magical numerical moment? Did you make a particularly big wish or perhaps wait to see if the apocalypse materialized? Were there any celebrations so that this date will be etched in your mind forever? Did you get married? (Hey, Disney World is hosting 11 nuptial ceremonies.) Any babies or grand kids born today — or were you hoping for this due date? What about any youngsters celebrating their 11th birthday today? I'm at the Winnetka Veterans Day Observance, which started at 11 a.m. Friday, with special guests Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park), Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) and Blinded Veterans Association…

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